Vote counting has commenced at various polling stations across Kampala and other parts of the country following the conclusion of voting. Electoral officials are tallying ballots to determine the results, with updates expected to be released progressively as counting continues. According to BBC, if everything goes as per the plan, the outcome of the presidential vote should be known by 16:00 local time (13:00 GMT) on Saturday, 17 January. "It is the primary duty of the Electoral Commission to ensure that no citizen is disenfranchised due to machine failure," Byabakama said. The shutdown orders came 48 hours before the Uganda General Elections set for Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Source: The Star January 15, 2026 16:21 UTC